Tasted: Gigi’s Custaroons
A while back, a colleague brought a box of Gigi's Custaroons to dinner so we got to try them out. Custaroon is a portmanteau word from custard and macaroon, which is an apt name to these creamy custard filled macaroons.
Here are some pictures I took, as well as what I thought of it.
Boxes ready for gifting
Custaroon poppers
Soft and creamy bite-sized custaroon balls coated with a rich premium chocolate powder concoction. These balls have bunched together and moistened up a bit as they have kept for a few hours. They still taste as great though.
The custaroon cups
I liked the original variant. It has just the right level of creamy sweetness.
The cheese variant will surely satisfy cheese lovers.
Prices
ORIGINAL
box of 12: P 270.00
box of 24: P 490.00
bite-size . box of 54: P 400.00
bite-size . box of 108: P 735.00
CHEESE
box of 12: P 320.00
box of 24: P 540.00
bite-size . box of 54: P 450.00
bite-size . box of 108: P 835.00
ASSORTED
(half original . half cheese)
box of 12: P 300.00
box of 24: P 520.00
bite-size . box of 54: P 430.00
bite-size . box of 108: P 790.00
POPPERS
(bite-sized custaroon balls coated with a premium chocolate powder concoction)
bite-size balls . box of 30: P 220.00
Tasted verdict: Gigi's Custaroons are all-around great dessert treats, and I would surely want to have some again. The irresistible oven-fresh scent and beautiful aquamarine boxes make them ideal for gifting.
Gigi's Custaroons
Gigi Gaerlan
Telephone: +63 2 216-8074
Mobile: +63 917 828-2929
Email: gigi@custaroons.com
Visit www.Custaroons.com
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Reminds me of the macaroons we used to buy from a neighbor. Those are made of coconut. Im guessing Gigi’s are not?
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sinch replied:
Hi ApplesH! Yes they are made of coconut infused with custard, thus the name (I presume)
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These look GOOD. Damn, I have to find something like that here in Madrid
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sinch replied:
Hi Sam, they ARE GOOD
Well you can always have mantecado, churros, and tocino del cielo while you’re there! (not too mention all the paellas and stuff!)
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I’ve heard so much about this! Even saw it featured on TV.. They look awesome!
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